The coating is edible, biodegradable, and free from plastics
Kitocoat is a post-harvest coating applied to fruits and vegetables. It forms a thin, invisible barrier that slows spoilage and extends shelf life.
Mimicking Nature’s Shield for Preservation
Kitocoat is inspired by natural protective mechanisms. The coating mimics how natural barriers protect against environmental stress.
In nature, crustaceans have evolved protective outer layers that shield them from environmental stressors. These layers are made of chitin, a material that provides both strength and flexibility.
Inspired by this, Kitocoat creates a protective barrier on the surface of fruits and vegetables, reducing moisture loss and slowing degradation. This helps preserve quality and extend shelf life, while reducing the need for plastic packaging.
Chitin
Chitin is a natural, biodegradable material found in organisms such as fungi and crustaceans. It is the second most abundant natural biopolymer after cellulose, making it widely available and scalable.
Kitocoat builds on these natural properties to create a protective coating that helps extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
What are the ingredients in Kitocoat?
Kitocoat is based on chitosan, a natural compound derived from chitin found in fungi and crustaceans. Chitosan is widely used as a protective material and is considered safe for use in food-related applications.
Chitosan is obtained from chitin through a standard processing step and is known for its ability to form thin, protective barriers. This makes it well-suited for applications in food, agriculture, and other industries.
In Kitocoat, these properties are used to create a coating that helps protect fresh produce and extend shelf life.
Eatable
Kitocoats solutions are eatable and safe for you as a consumer.
Biodegradable
Kitocoats solutions are fully biodegradable, eco-friendly and resposible.
No plastics
Kitocoats solutions are free from plastics and microplastics.